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GREAT DEBATE: Navajo Nation Presidential candidate Ben Shelly looks over prepared remarks prior to his debate against Lynda Lovejoy held in Armstrong Hall on the Tempe campus. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

ASU football uses bye week to improve, evaluate Pac-10

The ASU football team had its bye this past weekend and, as a result, was given a chance to try to improve and to evaluate the surrounding Pac-10 terrain.

By Nick Ruland | October 18, 2010

LONG ROAD: After losing most of 2008 to an ACL injury and struggling to regain his form in 2009, senior safety Max Tabach has emerged as a leader on the Sun Devils' defense. The local product led the team in tackles during ASU's win over Washington. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Finally healthy, ASU safety Tabach emerging as leader

Senior safety Max Tabach has seen just about every level of the depth chart while at ASU. After much adversity, Tabach has finally reached the top.

By Nick Ruland | October 17, 2010

SCOUTING REPORT: Freshman quarterback Taylor Kelly leads the offense during a scout team scrimmage at football practice Thursday. Kelly was 7-of-10 passing with a touchdown in the midseason scrimmage. (Photo by Aaron Lavinksy)

Bye week gives ASU football chance to reflect

Although the Sun Devils lost three straight after opening up 2-0, the team’s defeats have only come by a combined total of 15 points.

By Tyler Emerick | October 14, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 14

On the latest episode: two ASU students visit the White House, an interview with former NFL running back David Kopay, and a preview of the State Press in the Grand Canyon.

By State Press Staff | October 14, 2010

Weber still searching for old form

Two years removed from winning the Lou Groza award as a freshman, senior kicker Thomas Weber has yet to return to form after injuries in 2009.

By Andrew Gruman | October 13, 2010

Heisman race full of undefeated leaders

Four of the top five Heisman contenders are also leading undefeated teams with high hopes of landing in the BCS National Championship game.

By Andrew Gruman | October 12, 2010

Onyeali stands out on defensive front

ASU freshman defensive end Junior Onyeali gave the ASU football team its first visible threat to get pressure on the quarterback.

By Nick Ruland | October 12, 2010

POINT TAKEN: ASU Coach Dennis Erickson managed to reduce the mistakes made by the Sun Devils in a 24-14 win over Washington on Saturday. ASU's penalties and turnovers combined for a total of five, the team's third-lowest total in the Dennis Erickson era. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU football reduces miscues in snapping streak

In breaking a nine-game FBS losing streak Saturday that could perhaps be best defined by self-inflicted mistakes, the Sun Devils committed just four penalties and turned the ball over only once.

By Nick Ruland | October 11, 2010

TOP DAWG: UW senior quarterback Jake Locker holds up a "W" after a big play against ASU on Saturday. Locker's running ability was limited in the game, which the Huskies lost 24-14. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Huskies can’t make most of chances in loss to ASU

Looking to stay hot after defeating USC last week, the Washington Huskies couldn’t capitalize on opportunities to take over and fell 24-14 to ASU.

By Tyler Emerick | October 10, 2010

STREAK OVER: ASU Freshman running back Deantre Lewis sprints away from Washington defenders during Saturday's game in Seattle. The Sun Devils won the game 24-14, successfully avoiding a calendar year without a win over an FBS opponent and ending an eight-game Pac-10 losing streak. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Win over Washington keeps ASU’s bowl hopes alive

On a gloomy, rainy Saturday night in Seattle, the Sun Devils ended a nine-game FBS losing streak and kept their bowl hopes alive with a 24-14 victory over Washington.

By Andrew Gruman | October 10, 2010

Replay: ASU at Washington

Live updates from ASU football's showdown with Jake Locker and the Huskies in Seattle. Keep refreshing the page for the latest update.

By Andrew Gruman | October 9, 2010

GAME CHANGER: Junior wide receiver Mike Willie looks for a route after catching a pass against Oregon earlier this season. ASU topped Washington with a last-second touchdown last year, but travel to Seattle on Saturday to take on the Huskies. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Sun Devils trying for seventh straight win over Huskies

The Washington Huskies are motivated after a last second loss to the Sun Devils last season, especially coming off a last-second victory over USC a week ago.

By Andrew Gruman | October 7, 2010

Huskies look to keep momentum going against ASU

Hoping to capitalize on the momentum of topping Southern California last weekend, Washington hosts ASU in Seattle this Saturday.

By Tyler Emerick | October 7, 2010

State Press Weekly: Oct. 7

We take a continued look at Arizona's medical marijuana initiative this week. Plus, a preview of the Nest, a a haunted house, and ASU vs. Washington. Music by the Pharcyde.

By State Press Staff | October 7, 2010

EDGE: Locker leads favored Huskies against reeling ASU

With a three-game losing streak heading into Seattle, the Sun Devils look to avoid a calendar year without a win over an FBS opponent, but UW appears to be the favorite.

By Nick Ruland | October 6, 2010

Devil Dish: Oct. 7

This week’s athletic directors meeting in San Francisco marks the beginning of the home stretch for deciding the new layout to the Pac-12

By Tyler Emerick | October 6, 2010

Crow: History of ASU football not good enough

The ASU football program is in the midst of an extended rough patch, but ASU President Michael Crow still has high expectations for the near future. It just might take time.

By Tyler Lockman | October 6, 2010

Defensive end Onyeali to make first career start

Freshman Junior Onyeali will replace senior Jamarr Robinson at defensive end in his first career start against Washington Saturday.

By Andrew Gruman | October 6, 2010

Answers, not excuses, needed for ASU football

ASU football could be facing another losing season for the third straight year; this hasn’t happened since World War II.

By Nathan Meacham | October 5, 2010

ONGOING ISSUE: Sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict lines up against Portland State earlier this season. After numerous behavior issues, Burfict was benched Tuesday for Saturday’s game. (Photo By Scott Stuk)

Linebacker Burfict won’t start against Washington

In stark contrast to comments he made Monday, ASU football coach Dennis Erickson said Tuesday that he will not start sophomore linebacker Vontaze Burfict.

By Nick Ruland | October 5, 2010

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